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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC [ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (AJ]DTC P2188, P2190 [AJ]NOTES
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

DTC P2188, P2190 [AJ]: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
DTC P2188, P2190 [AJ] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P2188 Fuel system too rich at idle (Right bank)
DTC P2190 Fuel system too rich at idle (Left bank)
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • PCM monitors short term fuel trim (SHRTFT), long term fuel trim (LONGFT) during closed loop fuel control at idle. If the LONGFT and the sum total of these fuel trims exceed preprogrammed criteria. PCM determines that fuel system is too rich at idle.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor. (Fuel system)
  • MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunctioning condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction conditions during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Misfire
  • HO2S (RF, LF) deterioration
  • HO2S heater (RF, LF) malfunction
  • MAF sensor malfunction
  • Pressure regulator (built-in fuel injection pump) malfunction
  • Fuel pump malfunction
  • Stuck open EGR valve
  • Purge solenoid valve improper operation
  • Purge solenoid valve malfunction (stuck open)
  • Purge solenoid hoses improper connection
  • Variable valve timing control system improper operation
  • PCV valve malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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